Learning to Drive - Tips Please?

No real advice as it is hard to know your current driving style. . . but relax! Don't get road rage. . . and on that note, I am dedicating this song to you!

I pot my license with my first try. The key is to practice around where they have the test so that you are familiar with the traffic regulations. I find that I am more relaxed when I am well prepared. All the best!

If you've been practicing and hopefully on the test route as well, then there is really nothing to worry about since you've not seen any thing as disastrous as a plane falling from the sky on that day of your test. As if, right? LOL! Just focus on what you've been doing during your lessons and look out for areas where your tester might want to really test you. Think positively and if you can just treat your tester as someone you would take for a car ride and enjoy the drive. Last of all be very good with your parking and I mean damn good. So, good luck and hope to hear that your good news soon.

I don't drive at all so can't advise too well. Look up areas you fear you could struggle on and try to get extra lessons on those points if time remains before the test and good luck

I took my driving test so long ago I can't remember anything about it! But now, when I have something stressful to accomplish and I'm worried about it, I keep saying to myself 'You can do this, you can do this'. For some reason it does seem to help. Good luck with your test.

Have faith in yourself, breath, PMA! Oh and remind me to buy those herbal drops ASAP! You will be fine. I believe in you.

Believe that you have gotten what you needed from the lessons and you are capable of handling what comes your way, and take a nice few deep calming breaths. I hope you ace it. Let us know. :-)

Your instructor is right about relaxing. If you drive with confidence you will probably pass the first time

What has always helped me is not just paying attention to what is immediately in front of you, but also paying attention to what is way out ahead of you, and anticipating what might happen as you reach that point. I call it situational awareness. For example, if you are driving and you see a green traffic light a mile ahead of you, there's a good chance it will be red by the time you reach it. So, knowing that, you can begin to slow down, or make sure you shift to the correct lane (if you're making a turn), or keep your eyes open to see if a little old lady is crossing in the crosswalk, etc. The key is always anticipating what is ahead and being prepared to react to it.

Sorry i don't have any tips

I don't drive, but my husband took his test twice and failed. The third time he had a stiff brandy to calm his nerves and passed. Lucky he wasn't breathalysed!